2004 Volvo S60 D5 review from South Africa
"A Brilliant Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air-con blew cold air only and the fan was noisy.
Petrol attendant broke fuel door. Volvo should think of a stronger way of attaching the spring that keeps the door close.
The after service in South Africa is pathetic. Volvo should have a website where people could be "shamed by name" and respond to your complaints.
Volvo parts are very expensive and should have some sort of plan for customers wishing to keep their Volvo's for longer than the warranty and motor plan period.
Volvo need to introduce more styles to their range and prevent the styles from getting boring. Needs to benchmark against Mercedes and BMW at all times and beat these manufacturers on cost.
General comments?
Very comfortable and safe car and has the power to go with it.
The best low noise diesel car in town.
At last Volvo cars are becoming more fuel efficient.
A FANTASTIC car to have provided you have a motor plan.
Volvo beats Merc and BMW by far. Merc's are for snotty rich people who like to show off. BMW are for arrogant drivers who think they are driving the fastest car and own the road. When have you last driven a Volvo?
Volvo drivers are the modest and sensible people that know what they want in life and just carry on with their lives. Their cars do the talking.
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| Great for a first car! |
| Stylish, fun to drive and comfortable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 49000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo S60 |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2007 |